Meat Production Associate - Stock Yards

US Foods; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking candidates for a Stock Yards meat preparation role in Houston, TX. You will prepare and package meat products, adhere to safety standards and GMP, and support production lines in a refrigerated facility.

Position is 1st shift, Monday–Friday 9:00 am–5:30 pm with potential overtime. Employer notes bilingual Spanish availability, and offers comprehensive benefits and competitive hourly wages.

Qualifications

• Production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production or food service warehouse environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced environment preparing meat products to feed lines and/or prepare for the next stage of processing
• Effectively utilize tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products within planned schedules
• Follow all Food Safety requirements and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Perform visual inspection of meat products to meet certain specifications
• Meet company standards and customer specifications
• Assist in cleanliness of general work area

Skills

Production

Warehouse

Food processing

Manufacturing

Food service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

The STOCK YARDS STORY We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.

Prepare and pack meat products to achieve production demands. Must adhere to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications.

1st shift schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (OT)

Hablamos Español! Houston, TX Stock Yards Facility

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in a fast-paced environment preparing meat products to feed lines and/or prepare for the next stage of processing
• Effectively utilize tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products within planned schedules
• Follow all Food Safety requirements and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Perform visual inspection of meat products to meet certain specifications
• Meet company standards and customer specifications
• Assist in cleanliness of general work area

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.
• Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel.
• May require overtime with or without notice. Finish time is when work is completed.
• Education/Training: High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Related Experience/Requirements: Production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production or food service warehouse environments preferred.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Complete miscellaneous and other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Perform various roles including activities such as product receiving and selection, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing and facility sanitation while adhering to company manufacturing requirements and safety regulations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45F degrees. Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

• OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33%
• FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66%
• CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100%
• Never: 0%

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO

• SIT: Occasionally
• STAND: Continuously
• WALK: Occasionally
• DRIVE: Continuous
• LIFT: 1-10lbs: Occasionally
• 10-20lbs: Frequently
• 25-50lbs: Frequently
• 50-100lbs: Frequently
• Over 100lbs: Never
• CARRY: 1-10 lbs.: Occasionally
• 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• 50-100 lbs.: Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs.: Never
• PUSH/PULL: Frequently
• STEP/CLIMB/BALANCE: Frequently
• STOOP/SQUAT: Frequently
• KNEEL: Frequently
• BEND: Frequently
• REACH ABOVE SHINDE: Occasionally
• GRASP OBJECTS: Continuous
• MANIPULATE OBJECTS: Frequently
• REACH/TURN: Frequently

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $15.00 and $17.00 hr. As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

BENEFITS

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

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